Obituaries
HAROLD JOHNSON
Mar 2, 2023
Harold Johnson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the age of 77. He was a native of Paincourtville, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Harold was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a former employee of Sunbean Bakery. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and love for others. Son of...
VELMA JUANITA YOUNG
Mar 1, 2023
Velma Juanita Young entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Velma was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1969. She was a former employee of Belle Chasse State School as an RTS. Beloved daughter of the late Wallace...
RACHEL ALICE WESLEY
Feb 28, 2023
Rachel Alice Wesley entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rachel was a retired cook for Menas Restaurant and pastry chef for Haydel Bakery. Companion of William Richardson. Loving mother of Tracy (Harold) Duncan, Yolanda (Willie) Rollins, Theodore Wesley,...
CARL RAY JORDAN, JR.
Feb 26, 2023
Carl “Mook” Ray Jordan, Jr. vanished from our view on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the age 46. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and continued his studies at Delgado Community College Culinary School. Carl was employed as a Cook at Sun Ray Grill. He enjoyed...
SHEILA THORNTON LEE
Feb 26, 2023
Sheila Thornton Lee, age 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Missouri City, TX. Sheila received an Associates in Science Degree from Delgado Community College in 1981. She was employed as an accounting professional with Shell Oil Company for over 25...
WILLIS RAY BAPTISTE, JR.
Feb 26, 2023
Willis Ray Baptiste Jr. departed this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 1:37 at Ochsner Westbank at the age of 73. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. “Rabbit”, as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Marrero, LA. Willis retired after 25 years as...
ELENOR SHAW MITCHELL
Feb 23, 2023
Elenor Shaw Mitchell departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eleanor was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1954, and she attended Dillard and Southern Universities earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education....
ERNESTINE RITHA RICHARD PRITCHETT
Feb 23, 2023
Ernestine Ritha Richard Pritchett entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 98. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA for 68 years. Ernestine was the first lady of Progressive Church for 27 years. Loving wife of the late Pastor Alex J. Pritchett, Sr. Loving mother...
GWENDOLYN PAULETTE MILES
Feb 22, 2023
Gwendolyn Paulette Miles entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gwendolyn was a retired caregiver and groundskeeper for The Pines of Gretna. Loving mother of Christopher Miles and Crystal Miles. Devoted daughter of the late Matthew...
JOHN MONROE TAYLOR, SR.
Feb 22, 2023
John Monroe Taylor, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 76. He was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Avondale, LA. He was a graduate of Wilkinson County High School in Woodville MS. “Bubba”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends...
LESLYN DAMARIS ONIKA BARNES
Feb 21, 2023
Leslyn Damaris Onika Barnes entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 48. She was a native of Georgetown, Guyana and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leslyn attended Delgado Community College where she majored in nursing. She was employed as an office manager with Angels Family Care. Loving mother of...
LEONA WILSON
Feb 19, 2023
Leona Wilson entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Leona’s enjoyed singing, sewing, cooking, and taking care of her grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Lewis Jackson. Devoted mother of Lashell Hudson, Michael Briscoe, Andrella Franklin, and Claude Briscoe....
HERMAN ERNEST MARSHALL, SR.
Feb 19, 2023
Herman Ernest Marshall, Sr., age 92, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Herman served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. He received several commendations for his bravery, which included the Korean Service...
PHYLLIS GILMORE-NELSON
Feb 19, 2023
Phyllis Gilmore Nelson departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 56. She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Clyde Louis Nelson. Loving mother of David Leon Gilmore. Daughter of the late Willie H. Gilmore, Sr. and Susan D. Gilmore. Sister of Willie H. Gilmore, Patricia G....
FREDRICK LEE JACKSON
Feb 17, 2023
Fredrick “Lil Fred” Lee Jackson entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the age of 24. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Fredrick was a high school graduate of Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program Class of 2014 in Carville, LA. He was pursuing a career in the...
BASIL LYNN PATTERSON
Feb 17, 2023
Basil Lynn Patterson entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the age of 67. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Basil was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was employed as a Transit Operator with Westside Transit and retired after 40 years...
LEE WALKER DOBY
Feb 15, 2023
Lee Walker Doby entered into eternal rest on Wednesday February 15, 2023, at the age of 57. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lee was a graduate of Dannell Special Need of Education Class of 1983. Son of Delphine Bates and the late Lee Walker Wilson, Sr. Stepson of Dwight Sorina. Grandson of the late...
LATOYA BUSH
Feb 14, 2023
Latoya Marie Bush departed this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the age of 45 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. She attended L. B. Landry High School and was a former employee of Fess Staffing. Companion of Timothy Dexter. Loving mother of Timil, Tevin, Timera, Tinil, and Timerick...
Keilan Chase Lieteau-Harris
Feb 12, 2023
Keilan Chase Lieteau Harris, an aspiring rapper, departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the age of 25. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Keilan was educated in the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. Loving father of Keilan Chase Harris, Jr. Beloved son of Kevin Harris, Jr. and Melissa Lieteau-Pierre. Cherished grandson of...
THURMAN LEE GILMORE, JR.
Feb 11, 2023
Thurman Lee Gilmore, Jr. entered eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of 47. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Thurman was employed at Copeland’s Restaurant. Beloved son of the late Thurman Lee Gilmore, Sr., and Shelia Cole. Stepson of the late Shelia Paynes...
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